noun Uncommon

Nemo

NEE-moh

Nemo (noun) means a clownfish, especially as a pop-culture reference. Example: “The kids wanted a nemo for their fish tank.”

noun

A clownfish, especially as a pop-culture reference.

"The kids wanted a nemo for their fish tank."

How to use Nemo

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA casual, informal name for a clownfish, popularized by the movie.

Word forms

Nemos plural

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Etymology

From Latin nemo ("no one"); the clownfish sense comes from the character Nemo in the animated film Finding Nemo.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for Nemo

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Nemo” mean?

The word “Nemo” means a clownfish, especially as a pop-culture reference. In plain terms, a casual, informal name for a clownfish, popularized by the movie.

How do you pronounce “Nemo”?

“Nemo” is pronounced NEE-moh (/ˈniːmoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Nemo” in a sentence?

Here is “Nemo” used in a sentence: “The kids wanted a nemo for their fish tank.”

What part of speech is “Nemo”?

“Nemo” is a noun.

Where does the word “Nemo” come from?

The word “Nemo” comes from Latin. From Latin nemo ("no one"); the clownfish sense comes from the character Nemo in the animated film Finding Nemo.

Is “Nemo” a common word?

“Nemo” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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